All interviews – Page 32
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InterviewsLunar Pub Company targeting organic growth
The group aims to offers a country pub experience in London and will look to expand its concept to more neighbourhoods, owner director Hubert Beatson-Hird tells MCA
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InterviewsCraft Union: ‘We think big but act small’
Operations director Frazer Grimbleby speaks to MCA about the Stonegate acquistion, reaching the 500-site landmark, and how the beauty of the offer lies in its simplicity
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InterviewsCraft Union: ‘We’ve been a driving force in the recovery of Stonegate’
Operations director Frazer Grimbleby speaks to MCA about growing the estate, premiumising the drinks range, and modernising while maintaining a value-conscious and community-led offer
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InterviewsOowee to move towards mixed concept
Oowee is gravitating towards a “mixed” concept that will blend offers from its Diner and Vegan brands, founders Charlie Watson and Verity Foss tell MCA
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InterviewsClosing early, cooking less — the energy crisis is pushing businesses to the brink
As government support ends, a surge in bills is causing an ‘existential threat’ to 370,000 firms, The Sunday Times reports
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InterviewsSushi Daily to further expand kiosk business
Following the launch of a new partnership with Tesco, the sushi concept is looking to further increase its points of sale, global brand director Romy Miller tells MCA
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InterviewsRekom UK: ‘We are focused on expanding our party bar estate’
With fewer opportunities for large nightclub sites and a strong existing portfolio, Rekom is looking to drive future growth through its pub and bar venues, chairman Peter Marks told MCA.
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InterviewsCasa do Frango: ‘Nobody is doing what we're doing’
The winner of Best Emerging Concept at the Retailers’ Retailer Awards, MJMK Restaurants co-founder Marco Mendes speaks to MCA about what makes Casa do Frango different
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InterviewsBaton Berisha: ‘I’d love to open an Asian restaurant’
The Wolseley Hospitality Group CEO is considering multiple expansion opportunities, including a pan-Asian concept in Mayfair, a London rollout of The Bellanger, and taking The Wolseley and Brasserie Zédel international
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InterviewsAmorino: ‘We’re confident in going outside London’
As it expands its UK estate from 21 to 50 stores, the gelato chain is confident in its scope to go beyond the capital, franchise director Roman Aslamzada tells MCA
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InterviewsTortilla focuses on travel hub and European expansion
The fast casual Mexican-inspired brand will expand its partnerships with SSP and Compass Group, while looking to gain traction in international markets, CEO Richard Morris tells MCA
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InterviewsJDW: ‘We’re keen to be as competitive as possible’
The pub company is unlikely to implement major price rises despite focusing on innovating its drinks offer, chairman Tim Martin tells MCA
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InterviewsHenry Dimbleby on why he quit government health role
Henry Dimbleby has quit as the UK’s food tsar, furious at Whitehall’s lack of a strategy - but he’s not giving up on major change
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InterviewsSarah Willingham on her ‘mad’ plan to buy cocktail bars
Multi-millionaire investor and entrepreneur Sarah Willingham tells the Mail on Sunday how she sold her first business for £10m at the age of 32
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InterviewsLondon’s independents are braving the odds
Despite the headwinds, London’s most promising emerging operators are making a name for themselves. MCA looks at the West African, Peruvian, and Filipino concepts spearheading food trends
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InterviewsDaisy Green to open new central London site
The Antipodean restaurant brand will open a site in central London this summer that will signify a major change for the brand, according to founder Prue Freeman
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InterviewsShepherd Neame sees strong growth momentum ahead
Consumer demand has held up well and the 301-strong pub operator will return to its previous growth trajectory, CEO Jonathan Neame tells MCA
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InterviewsGeneration Next: How Birmingham is leading post-pandemic recovery
With vibrancy and consumer visits nearly back to pre-pandemic levels, MCA looks at some of Birmingham’s most promising emerging operators
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InterviewsChopstix: ‘Chozen was strategic to consolidate our position’
MD Jon Lake tells MCA the Asian QSR operator will initially convert some Chozen stores and look to develop its retail proposition in time
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InterviewsBurger & Lobster: ‘We’ve become more of a dining experience’
MD Dino Sura tells MCA about growing sales by 31.5%, enhancing the customer experience and expanding outside London